A CRASH has blocked a high street with traffic queuing back in both directions.

Rayleigh High Street has been blocked following the crash near the iceland food store.

The crash happened at approximately 8.45am.

Essex Traffic Alerts posted: "Rayleigh A129 High Street blocked by an accident near the junction with Castle Road (outside the Iceland store). 

"Delays on both directions on the High Street approaching the scene."

The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed a man has been taken to hospital.